Album Review: Prysk i Řice by Mrázek – A Grindcore Gem from the Czech Underground
Alright, so you’re probably here because you stumbled across this wild ride of an album called Prysk i Řice by Mrázek. Released back in 2000, it’s one of those underground records that feels like it was made for sweaty basements and mosh pits full of people who don’t care if their ears bleed. It’s raw, chaotic, and unapologetically grindcore—like someone took punk rock, metal, and a blender, then hit “puree.” Oh, and fun fact: this thing was self-released under Not On Label, which just adds to its DIY charm.
Now, let’s talk tracks. There are some bangers on here, but two songs stuck with me like gum on a shoe: “Ze Záchvatu Do Amoku” and “Kněží Terroru.”
First up, “Ze Záchvatu Do Amoku.” This track hits hard right outta the gate—it’s got this relentless drumming that sounds like machine gun fire, and the vocals? Pure throat-shredding madness. The riffs are short, sharp, and kinda make your head spin if you think about ‘em too much. But honestly, that’s what makes it memorable. You can tell these guys weren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; they just wanted to smash it into tiny pieces. And yeah, maybe my brain scrambled a bit while listening, but isn’t that the point of grindcore?
Then there’s “Kněží Terroru,” which is basically three minutes of controlled chaos. The bassline groans like it’s possessed, and the guitars sound like they were recorded in someone’s garage at 3 AM after way too many beers. I mean that as a compliment, though! It’s messy, sure, but also kinda beautiful in its own messed-up way. Plus, the tempo shifts halfway through catch you off guard every time—you think you’ve got it figured out, and then BAM, they throw another curveball. Love it or hate it, you won’t forget it anytime soon.
The rest of the album keeps the energy cranked to eleven, with tracks like “Žmolky Šťastia” and “Choroba Časoprostoru” keeping things heavy and unhinged. Honestly, it’s not gonna be everyone’s cup of tea (or pint of cheap beer), but if you dig fast-paced, no-frills grindcore with a dash of black humor, this might just be your new favorite find.
So yeah, Prysk i Řice isn’t perfect—it’s rough around the edges, sometimes bordering on abrasive—but that’s exactly why it works. Listening to it feels like stepping into a time capsule from early 2000s Czech Republic, where bands like Mrázek were doing their own thing without giving a damn about trends or rules.
Final thought? If aliens ever invade Earth and ask us to explain human emotions through music, we should totally play them this album. They’d either leave us alone forever or start headbanging. Either way, win-win.
